Archive: 17 July 1996
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Wed, 17 Jul 1996
PDI councilors are 'too busy'
PDI councilors are 'too busy' JAKARTA (JP): Business at party headquarters means city councilors from the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) faction have to spend most of their time outside the City Council building.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
PDI
PDI Soerjadi calls on Megawati's supporters to join his camp. Page 2 Fire victims Penjaringan fire victims begin life in open air. Page 3 Campaign International Islamist campaign continues. Page 4 TV Global media barons fight for Euro digital TV.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 16, 1996: ------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 750 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,700 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa...
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
ABB wins Indonesian order
ABB wins Indonesian order ZURICH (Reuter): Electrical engineering group ABB Asea Brown Boveri AG said yesterday it had been awarded a second contract to deliver coal-fired boilers, with a value of around US$250 million, to a private power plant in Indonesia.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Solution to East Timor needed
Solution to East Timor neededBy Sebastianus Darwin JAKARTA (JP): For the eighth time, Indonesia and Portugal met to discuss the issue of East Timor at the UN headquarters in Geneva on June 27. The meeting was held after both countries failed to find a solution to the conflict in Indonesia's 27th...
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
More students on hunger strike for justice Adi
More students on hunger strike for justice Adi JAKARTA (JP): Six Lampung University students began a hunger strike yesterday in a show of support for justice Adi Andojo Soetjipto' efforts to rid the Supreme Court of corrupt practices.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
City urged to act on fund raising on buses
City urged to act on fund raising on buses JAKARTA (JP): City Council Speaker M.H. Ritonga has urged the city administration to take action against people who ask for money on public buses.Ritonga said yesterday that the practice violates a provincial decree and that punitive measures are necessary.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Minister found guilty of slander
Minister found guilty of slander JAKARTA (JP): A German court has found Indonesian Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie guilty of slanderous remarks and ordered him to retract his claim that demonstrators against President Soeharto in the east German town of Dresden last year were paid...
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
A foreigner's tale
A foreigner's tale Before coming to Indonesia, I had heard about the country. The information I had was not very positive. For example, I heard of political problems like East Timor, earthquakes, ferry disasters, fatal road accidents, floods, murder robbery and illegal Indonesian migration to...
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Discriminatory citizenship law abolished
Discriminatory citizenship law abolished JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has abolished an administrative rule widely viewed by many as discriminating against Indonesians of Chinese descent.A presidential decree dated July 9 waived the requirement for the wife and children of naturalized citizens...
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Lawyer strongly criticizes independent poll watchdog
Lawyer strongly criticizes independent poll watchdog JAKARTA (JP): A lawyer accused the unrecognized Independent Election Monitoring Committee yesterday of having no clear-cut working programs for its activists in the provinces.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Man loses nose after argument
Man loses nose after argument MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): When you go to San Francisco, you'll get a flower in your hair, or so a romantic song goes. But when you visit a moody buddy in Medan, you may lose your nose.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Flour-based food only short term trend: Minister
Flour-based food only short term trend: Minister JAKARTA (JP): The increasing number of Indonesians consuming flour-based foods is an indication of improved living standards but the trend will end when Indonesians go "back to basics", Minister of Food Ibrahim Hasan said yesterday.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Local surveyor firm to diversify its products
Local surveyor firm to diversify its products JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Surveyor Indonesia will diversify its products and reduce the number of foreign personnel in its overseas branches prior to the termination of its pre-shipment inspection contract in April 1997.Toga M.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
PPP proposes more seats for scholars
PPP proposes more seats for scholars JAKARTA (JP): The Moslem-oriented United Development Party (PPP) wants more scholars to represent it in the House of Representatives next year.Party chairman Ismail Hasan Metareum said yesterday he was trying to include "as many as scholars possible" in the...
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
The news is biased
The news is biasedFrom RepublikaI think the question : "Who is the TVRI fee for?" is still relevant. Every month the people from the TVRI Foundation come to every home to collect the monthly fee. Although it is called a "contribution" we have a moral obligation to pay the fee to ensure the...
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Crude oil prices rise to 12-week high in Asia
Crude oil prices rise to 12-week high in Asia SINGAPORE (Reuter): Crude oil prices in Asia surged yesterday to their highest level in 12 weeks, spurred by firmer markets in the West.Surging demand for gasoline on the east coast of the United States has pulled crude oil on the New York Mercantile...
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Soeharto rallies small businesses
Soeharto rallies small businesses MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that small businesses and cooperatives were strong enough to participate in national development if they were properly managed through strategic partnerships with large companies.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Where to go in Jakarta: July 17, 1996
Where to go in Jakarta: July 17, 1996Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Mezzanine Lounge: The Praise Vocal Group, nightly except Sundays, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Marijuana grower shot and killed
Marijuana grower shot and killed BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The police shot dead a marijuana grower for resisting arrest when they raided his farm on Sunday, Antara reported yesterday.Southeast Aceh military commander Lt. Col.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Telkomsel acquisition deal
Telkomsel acquisition deal JAKARTA (JP): PT Telekomunikasi Selular (Telkomsel), one of the country's three operators of the Global System for Mobile (GSM) communications, finalized yesterday the sales of its shares to private companies through direct investment placement.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
IBM Expo '96 opens
IBM Expo '96 opens JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Aburizal Bakrie opened a computer exhibition yesterday, called IBM Expo '96, which will last until Saturday.During the exhibition, with the theme of "Solutions to Free Trade Challenges," PT Usaha Sistim...
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Indonesia's contribution
Indonesia's contribution The chances of finding a settlement to the Moro problem are improving, especially since the government in Manila and the Moro National Liberation Front agreed to establish an autonomous region for the Moros in the southern Philippines.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
French minister due here
French minister due here JAKARTA (JP): French Minister of Economy and Finance Jean Arthuis is scheduled to arrive here today for a two-day visit to boost bilateral cooperation.The French minister is expected to meet President Soeharto, Coordinating Minister for Economy and Finance Saleh Afiff,...
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Danny produces second surprise
Danny produces second surprise JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian international master Danny Yuswanto produced his second surprising win when he toppled English grandmaster Julian Hodgson at the BNI chess tournament yesterday.It was Danny's strong composure that earned him the precious victory.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Sampdoria recruits Indonesia's Kurniawan
Sampdoria recruits Indonesia's Kurniawan JAKARTA (JP): Italian Serie A club Sampdoria has agreed to recruit Indonesian footballer Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto for three years, but he will only start playing this December.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Three aliens held for Ecstasy
Three aliens held for Ecstasy SEMARANG: An Irishman and two Singaporeans are being held on suspicion of trafficking Ecstasy in Indonesia, National Police Chief Lt. Gen. Dibyo Widodo said yesterday.The foreigners are believed to be members of drug syndicates that supply the pills in Indonesia.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
ABRI tightens controls on weapon ownership
ABRI tightens controls on weapon ownership JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) is tightening its controls on the possession of weapons by both active and retired military personnel in order to curb their abuse.ABRI Commander Gen.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Soerjadi calls on Megawati's supporters to join his camp
Soerjadi calls on Megawati's supporters to join his camp JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the government-backed faction of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) Soerjadi has called on supporters of his foe, ousted PDI chief Megawati Soekarnoputri, to jump her ship and climb aboard his own.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Governor vows to investigate apartment sales
Governor vows to investigate apartment sales JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja vows to investigate reports that several apartments built for fishermen in Muara Angke, North Jakarta were sold by the owners.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
No more cellular operators needed
No more cellular operators needed JAKARTA (JP): A business executive suggested yesterday that the government cancel its plan to license more companies to enter the mobile cellular telecommunications business, which has been tapped by too many firms.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Spotlights
SpotlightsSpotlight A: DelegatesJP/alxMrs. Try Sutrisno (center) poses with the staff of the Indonesian Bethel Church at home on Jl. Diponegoro Friday after being briefed about the Sixth Congress of Indonesian Bethel Women to be held from August 20-23 in Surabaya, East Java.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
SEA Games consortium announces members
SEA Games consortium announces members JAKARTA (JP): The underwriting consortium of next year's 19th Southeast Asian Games announced its seven members yesterday.Enggartiarso Lukita, a member of the consortium, said that the group of seven responsible for raising Rp 70 billion (US$30 million) for...
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Property venture set up
Property venture set up JAKARTA (JP): PT Duta Pertiwi of the Sinar Mas Group, LG Group of South Korea, Marubeni of Japan and Land & House of Thailand agreed yesterday to form a joint venture to develop a 415- hectare residential area in Cibubur, East Jakarta.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Police focus on one suspect in boys killing
Police focus on one suspect in boys killing JAKARTA (JP): Police are focusing their investigations on one of the 10 men who have been questioned since a few days ago in connection with the killing of at least eight boys in the city.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
'Pos Kota' employees robbed
'Pos Kota' employees robbed JAKARTA (JP): Two employees of the Pos Kota morning daily, well renowned for its crime stories, were robbed by three men who stole their bag containing a cheque worth Rp 50 million and Rp 34 million in cash. The incident took place behind their office on Jl.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
PT Astra forms partnership with small businesses
PT Astra forms partnership with small businesses MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): Publicly-listed car maker PT Astra International is to form partnerships with small businesses and cooperatives in Lombok in the spirit of the so-called Jimbaran Declaration.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
A school for corruption
A school for corruptionFrom NeracaReports of illegal school levies have repeatedly reached the Indonesian Environment Development (BLHI). Jakarta and other regions are reported to have collected illegal levies from parents. In Tangerang, the government junior high schools collected Rp.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
TV Program: Wednesday, July 17, 1996
TV Program: Wednesday, July 17, 1996TVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 Game Show: Fun House 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Talks: Gita Wicara 3:30 TV Series: Roseanne 4:05 TV Drama: Gadis Pentas 4:30 Documentary Film 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05...
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Mixed marriages decrease
Mixed marriages decrease PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Marriages between Taiwanese and local women of Chinese descent have dropped after the Indonesian government passed a stricter law on mixed marriages.Between January and June this year, the local government recorded 90 mixed marriages.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Cilacap has 111 landslide spots
Cilacap has 111 landslide spots CILACAP, Central Java: An expert has identified 111 villages in this 214-million-hectare regency that are prone to landslides.Sutikno, an environment expert from the Directorate of Geology in Bandung, said on Monday that 49 unstable locations are in Cimanggu...
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
'Oki can be prosecuted here'
'Oki can be prosecuted here' JAKARTA (JP): The prosecutors of Harnoko Dewantono, alias Oki, the alleged killer of three people in Los Angeles, U.S., said yesterday that the defendant's lawyers had included irrelevant material in their rebuttal.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Japan warns RI over Timor car
Japan warns RI over Timor car CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AFP): Japan warned yesterday that it may go to the World Trade Organization (WTO) over help given by the Indonesian government to a car company part-owned by President Soeharto's youngest son.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Indonesia's Yankee bond issue gets BBB rating
Indonesia's Yankee bond issue gets BBB rating JAKARTA (JP): The U.S. rating firm Standard & Poor's Corp. has assigned a "triple-B" long-term foreign currency rating to the Indonesian government's upcoming Yankee bond issue.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Ministry unaware of an Indonesian at U.S. rally
Ministry unaware of an Indonesian at U.S. rally JAKARTA (JP): A high-ranking manpower official expressed surprise over the involvement of a local worker at a rally in which demands for better pay and conditions for a U.S.-based company's Indonesian workers were voiced."I just heard about it.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Penjaringan fire victims begin life in open air
Penjaringan fire victims begin life in open air JAKARTA (JP): Residents of the Penjaringan district, North Jakarta, who lost their homes in a fire on Monday, said yesterday they are uncertain if they have to quit the area or whether they will be allowed to rebuild their houses.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Bogor mayor to sue illegal inn
Bogor mayor to sue illegal inn JAKARTA (JP): Bogor Mayor Eddy Gunardi is to sue the management of Wisma Hesa in Pangkalan Bantarjati, Bogor Utara, for reopening the sealed-off motel illegally.The 20-room building was closed by the authorities last month for operating illegally.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
APEC vows shot in the arm for world trade
APEC vows shot in the arm for world trade CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (Reuter): Asia-Pacific nations pledged yesterday to lead from the front in a crucial forthcoming round of world trade talks.Trade ministers from the 18-member Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum ended a two-day meeting...
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Ramos challenges communist leader
Ramos challenges communist leader MANILA (AFP): President Fidel Ramos yesterday called on the head of the Philippine communist insurgent movement to take the same steps towards peace as that of a Moro rebel leader.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
State electricity firm admits to poor service
State electricity firm admits to poor service JAKARTA (JP): State electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) has acknowledged its unsatisfactory customer services, which it says are partly due to employees who ignore public complaints.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Indonesia urged to ratify more UN conventions
Indonesia urged to ratify more UN conventions SEMARANG (JP): Legal expert Muladi said yesterday Indonesia should ratify more United Nations conventions if it wished to raise its standing internationally."We shouldn't disregard those international standards and legal instruments," he said.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Asian tournaments on ATP Tour under threat
Asian tournaments on ATP Tour under threat STUTTGART, Germany (UPI): A trio of autumn Asian tournaments on the ATP Tour may be under threat from 1997 when the Grand Slam Cup moves to a September date on an already-crowded tennis calendar.